44 CONIFEKJE. 



its cones resemble those of the cedar of Lebanon, but 

 are longer. Like A. nobilis, which it much resembles, 

 it requires a rich deep soil. It is perfectly hardy. 



ABIES JEZOENSIS. Siebold and Zuccarini. 

 (Jezo Spruce.) 



This very beautiful tree has been recently intro- 

 duced from the north of China, where it grows from 

 one hundred to one hundred and twenty feet high. 

 Judging from an imported specimen now growing in 

 our nursery, its habit is very graceful, and its cha- 

 racter perfectly distinct. Indeed, Mr. Fortune speaks 

 very highly of its handsome appearance. He states 

 it to be conspicuous for the large quantity of cones 

 which it produces : they are erect, from six to nine 

 inches long, and when young of a bright purple 

 colour, which, contrasting with the lively green foliage, 

 have a very singular and beautiful effect. Its leaves 

 are about an inch and a half long, of a brilliant green 

 on both sides, and are said to remain seven years upon 

 the branches. It is perfectly hardy in this country, 

 and should be in all collections. Unlike most other 

 Conifers, it breaks freely from the old wood, when cut 

 down. 



ABIES KHUTROW.--.Royk. 



(Himalayan Spruce.) 



SYN. Pinus Smithiana. Lambert. 



Abies Smithiana. Pinetum Woburnense. 



A moderate-sized tree, about fifty feet high ; from 



